No injuries in Lake Ballinger neighborhood house fire early Friday

A residential fire in Edmonds' Lake Ballinger neighborhood early Friday morning caused significant damage without resulting in injuries. Firefighters were called to the scene in the 24000 block of 76th Avenue West just after 4 a. m. and escalated the response to a two-alarm fire due to the size and complexity of the property. The blaze completely destroyed the garage, significantly damaged the main house, and affected two vehicles parked nearby.

Firefighters successfully contained the flames and smoke, preventing further spread. According to South County Fire spokesperson Christie Veley, it is uncertain whether anyone was living in the house at the time, as it was reported to be vacant. South County Fire is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, which has not yet been established. This incident highlights ongoing fire safety concerns in residential areas.